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Y153 KAB

2001 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,471 mi
Last recorded103,471 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY153 KAB
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2014 103,471 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 103,471 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Fail 30 Apr 2013 99,696 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 99,696 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 97,031 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 95,986 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Apr 2011 88,046 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/r side mirror cracked

Fail 9 Apr 2011 88,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/r side mirror cracked

Pass 12 Apr 2010 78,972 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Apr 2009 69,996 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 61,054 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 61,054 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 51,663 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 51,663 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 42,501 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 25?

Based on 1,784,341 MOT tests across 157,261 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
4,984
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
157,261
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 69,670
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54,138
Stop lamp not working 45,218
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 40,413
Brake pipe excessively corroded 34,685
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Y153 KAB is a 2001 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Rover 25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 56,040 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover 25 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 69,670 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y153 KAB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 25 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Rover 25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y153 KAB registered?

Y153 KAB is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y153 KAB safe to buy?

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